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Gale Warning 5, NWS Portland, OR

January 11, 2021

NWS Portland, OR issued this gale warning at Jan 11, 2021, 2:22 AM PST. It took effect at Jan 11, 2021, 4:00 PM PST. It was in force for 32 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Jan 11, 2021, 2:22 AM PST (10:22 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 11, 2021, 4:00 PM PST
Expired
Jan 13, 2021, 12:00 AM PST
In force
32 hr
Issued by
NWS Portland, OR

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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
222 AM PST Mon Jan 11 2021

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Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR from 10 to
60 NM-Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
222 AM PST Mon Jan 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY TODAY...
...GALE WARNING TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt today.
  Tonight, south winds becoming 25 to 35 kt, with gusts up to 45
  kt. Winds easing later Tuesday morning. Seas 12 to 15 ft today
  into this evening, then building to near 20 ft later tonight,
  and holding at 20 to 24 ft late tonight into Tuesday morning.

* WHERE...all coastal waters, from Cape Shoalwater to Florence.

* WHEN...Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to noon PST 
  Tuesday. Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds strongest between midnight and 7 am
  Tuesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

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/O.NEW.KPQR.GL.W.0005.210112T0200Z-210112T2000Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR out
10 NM-Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10 NM-
222 AM PST Mon Jan 11 2021

....SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY TODAY...
...GALE WARNING TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt today.
  Tonight, south winds becoming 25 to 35 kt, with gusts up to 45
  kt. Winds easing later Tuesday morning. Seas 12 to 15 ft today
  into this evening, then building to near 20 ft later tonight,
  and holding at 20 to 24 ft late tonight into Tuesday morning.

* WHERE...all coastal waters, from Cape Shoalwater to Florence.

* WHEN...Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to noon PST 
  Tuesday. Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds strongest between midnight and 7 am
  Tuesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

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Columbia River Bar-
222 AM PST Mon Jan 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY TODAY THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected.

- GENERAL SEAS...near 13 ft today into early this evening, then
  building to 17 ft later this evening, then to near 20 ft 
  later tonight. Seas holding near 20 to 22 ft on Tue. 

- FIRST EBB...around 3 am today, with seas near 15 ft. Breakers
  possible. 

- SECOND EBB...very strong ebb around 315 pm today. Seas near 19
  ft with breakers.

* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.

* WHEN...Today through Tuesday morning. 

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft 
  especially when navigating in or near harbor entrances.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Small craft should use extreme caution when navigating in or near
harbor entrances.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/portland
7 follow-up statements
778 
WHUS76 KPQR 112312
MWWPQR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
312 PM PST Mon Jan 11 2021

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Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR from 10 to
60 NM-Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
312 PM PST Mon Jan 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 14 to 16 feet at 24 seconds. For
  the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt
  and seas 18 to 23 feet at 22 seconds expected. Brief gusts up to
  50 kt possible Tuesday afternoon south of Tillamook Head inside
  of 30 NM.

* WHERE...Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR from 
  10 to 60 NM and Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 
  10 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM PST this afternoon. Gale
  Warning, until 4 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

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Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10 NM-
312 PM PST Mon Jan 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM PST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 14 to 17 feet at 24 seconds. For
  the Gale Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt
  and seas 19 to 24 feet at 20 seconds expected. Brief gusts up to
  50 kt possible Tuesday afternoon.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10 
  NM.

* WHEN... Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM PST this evening. Gale
  Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 7 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

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Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR out
10 NM-
312 PM PST Mon Jan 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM PST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 13 to 18 feet at 24 seconds. For
  the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt
  and seas 18 to 23 feet at 20 seconds expected. 

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head 
  OR out 10 NM.

* WHEN...Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM PST this evening. Gale
  Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Tuesday. 

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ210-121215-
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Columbia River Bar-
312 PM PST Mon Jan 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected.

  - GENERAL SEAS...13 to 15 ft building to 17 to 20 ft tonight.
    Seas holding near 19 to 22 ft through Tuesday. 

  - FIRST EBB...very strong ebb around 315 PM Mon. Seas near 19 
    ft with breakers. 

  - SECOND EBB...around 4 AM Tue. Seas near 23 ft with breakers.

  - THIRD EBB...very strong ebb around 415 PM Tue. Seas near 22 
    ft with breakers.

* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft 
  especially when navigating in or near harbor entrances.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Small craft should use extreme caution when navigating in or near
harbor entrances.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/portland
088 
WHUS76 KPQR 120253
MWWPQR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
653 PM PST Mon Jan 11 2021

PZZ250-121600-
/O.CAN.KPQR.SC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210112T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KPQR.GL.W.0005.210112T0253Z-210113T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR out
10 NM-
653 PM PST Mon Jan 11 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  20 to 25 feet at 19 seconds.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head 
  OR out 10 NM.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

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Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10 NM-
653 PM PST Mon Jan 11 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas
  20 to 25 feet at 19 seconds.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10 
  NM.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ275-121600-
/O.EXT.KPQR.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210113T0600Z/
Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
653 PM PST Mon Jan 11 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  20 to 25 feet at 19 seconds.

* WHERE...Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 10 to 60 
  NM.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ270-121600-
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210113T0000Z/
Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR from 10 to
60 NM-
653 PM PST Mon Jan 11 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  20 to 24 feet at 19 seconds.

* WHERE...Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR from 
  10 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ210-121600-
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Columbia River Bar-
653 PM PST Mon Jan 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected.

  - GENERAL SEAS...13 ft Monday evening, building to 16 to 18 ft 
    late tonight and Tuesday. 

  - FIRST EBB...around 4 AM Tuesday. Seas near 20 ft with 
    breakers likely. 

  - SECOND EBB...very strong ebb around 415 PM Tuesday. Seas near
    22 ft with breakers. 

* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft 
  especially when navigating in or near harbor entrances.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Small craft should use extreme caution when navigating in or near
harbor entrances.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/portland
506 
WHUS76 KPQR 120950
MWWPQR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
150 AM PST Tue Jan 12 2021

PZZ250-122300-
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/O.NEW.KPQR.SR.W.0002.210112T0950Z-210113T0800Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR out
10 NM-
150 AM PST Tue Jan 12 2021

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas
  20 to 25 feet at 19 seconds. There will likely be a temporarily
  lull in the winds during the mid morning to early afternoon
  hours. 

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head 
  OR out 10 NM.

* WHEN...Until midnight PST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ255-275-122300-
/O.UPG.KPQR.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210113T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KPQR.SR.W.0002.210112T0950Z-210113T0800Z/
Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10 NM-
Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
150 AM PST Tue Jan 12 2021

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT...


* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas
  20 to 25 feet at 19 seconds. There will likely be a temporarily
  lull in the winds during the mid morning to early afternoon
  hours. 

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10 
  NM and Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 10 to 60 
  NM.

* WHEN...Until midnight PST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ270-122300-
/O.EXT.KPQR.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210113T0600Z/
Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR from 10 to
60 NM-
150 AM PST Tue Jan 12 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...


* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas
  20 to 25 feet at 19 seconds. There will likely be a temporarily
  lull in the winds during the mid morning to early afternoon
  hours. 

* WHERE...Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR from 
  10 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ210-122300-
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Columbia River Bar-
150 AM PST Tue Jan 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...


* WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected.


  - GENERAL SEAS...16 to 18 ft through early Wednesday. 

  - FIRST EBB...Around 4 AM Tuesday. Seas 18 to 20 ft with 
    breakers likely. 

  - SECOND EBB...Very strong. Around 415 PM Tuesday. Seas 20 to 
    22 ft with breakers. 

  - THIRD EBB...Around 445 AM Wednesday. Seas 18 to 20 ft with
    breakers. 


* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft 
  especially when navigating in or near harbor entrances.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Small craft should use extreme caution when navigating in or near
harbor entrances.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/portland
009 
WHUS76 KPQR 120957
MWWPQR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
157 AM PST Tue Jan 12 2021

PZZ270-122300-
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210113T0600Z/
Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR from 10 to
60 NM-
157 AM PST Tue Jan 12 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...


* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  20 to 25 feet at 19 seconds. There will likely be a temporarily 
  lull in the winds during the mid morning to early afternoon 
  hours.

* WHERE...Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR from 
  10 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ250-255-275-122300-
/O.CON.KPQR.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210113T0800Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR out
10 NM-Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10 NM-
Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
157 AM PST Tue Jan 12 2021

...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT...


* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 
  20 to 25 feet at 19 seconds. There will likely be a 
  temporarily lull in the winds during the mid morning to early 
  afternoon hours.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head 
  OR out 10 NM.

* WHEN...Until midnight PST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ210-122300-
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Columbia River Bar-
157 AM PST Tue Jan 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected.


  - GENERAL SEAS...16 to 18 ft through early Wednesday. 

  - FIRST EBB...Around 4 AM Tuesday. Seas 18 to 20 ft with 
    breakers likely. 

  - SECOND EBB...Very strong. Around 415 PM Tuesday. Seas 20 to 
    22 ft with breakers. 

  - THIRD EBB...Around 445 AM Wednesday. Seas 18 to 20 ft with 
    breakers. 



* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft 
  especially when navigating in or near harbor entrances.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Small craft should use extreme caution when navigating in or near
harbor entrances.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/portland
281 
WHUS76 KPQR 122226
MWWPQR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
226 PM PST Tue Jan 12 2021

PZZ250-130600-
/O.CAN.KPQR.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210113T0800Z/
/O.EXA.KPQR.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210113T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR out
10 NM-
226 PM PST Tue Jan 12 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  20 to 25 feet at 18 seconds.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head 
  OR out 10 NM.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ275-130600-
/O.CAN.KPQR.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210113T0800Z/
/O.EXA.KPQR.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210113T0600Z/
Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
226 PM PST Tue Jan 12 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 20 to 24 feet at 18 seconds.

* WHERE...Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 10 to 60 
  NM.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ255-130600-
/O.EXT.KPQR.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210113T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10 NM-
226 PM PST Tue Jan 12 2021

...STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas
  22 to 25 feet at 18 seconds.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10 
  NM.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ270-130600-
/O.CON.KPQR.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210113T0600Z/
Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR from 10 to
60 NM-
226 PM PST Tue Jan 12 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 19 to 22 feet at 18 seconds.

* WHERE...Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR from 
  10 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ210-131130-
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Columbia River Bar-
226 PM PST Tue Jan 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected.

  - GENERAL SEAS...14 to 16 ft Tuesday night subsiding to 12 ft 
    Wed. 

  - FIRST EBB...Very strong. Around 415 PM Tuesday. Seas to 20 ft
    with breakers. 

  - SECOND EBB...Around 445 AM Wednesday. Seas to 18 ft with 
    breakers possible. 

* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft 
  especially when navigating in or near harbor entrances.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Small craft should use extreme caution when navigating in or near
harbor entrances.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/portland
255 
WHUS76 KPQR 130559
MWWPQR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
959 PM PST Tue Jan 12 2021

PZZ250-130800-
/O.EXT.KPQR.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210113T0800Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR out
10 NM-
959 PM PST Tue Jan 12 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...South winds veering west 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35
  kt and seas 17 to 22 feet at 17 seconds.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head 
  OR out 10 NM.

* WHEN...Until midnight PST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ270-275-130800-
/O.EXT.KPQR.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210113T0800Z/
Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR from 10 to
60 NM-Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
959 PM PST Tue Jan 12 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...South winds becoming west 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  35 kt and seas 19 to 21 feet at 16 seconds.

* WHERE...Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR from 
  10 to 60 NM and Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 
  10 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until midnight PST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ255-130800-
/O.EXT.KPQR.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210113T0800Z/
Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10 NM-
959 PM PST Tue Jan 12 2021

...STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and 
  seas 20 to 22 feet at 16 seconds.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10 
  NM.

* WHEN...Until midnight PST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which 
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ210-131900-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210114T0200Z/
Columbia River Bar-
959 PM PST Tue Jan 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected.

  - GENERAL SEAS...14 to 16 ft Tue night subsiding to 12 ft 
    Wed. 

  - FIRST EBB...Around 5 PM Wed. Seas to 17 ft with breakers
    likely. 

  - SECOND EBB...Around 445 AM Wed. Seas to 18 ft with breakers
    possible.

* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft 
  especially when navigating in or near harbor entrances.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Small craft should use extreme caution when navigating in or near
harbor entrances.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/portland
827 
WHUS76 KPQR 130804
MWWPQR

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
1204 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021

PZZ270-275-132115-
/O.EXP.KPQR.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210113T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KPQR.SC.Y.0006.210113T0804Z-210114T1800Z/
Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR from 10 to
60 NM-Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
1204 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts around 30 kt and
  briefly up to 35 kt north of Tillamook Head. Seas 14 to 19 feet
  at 16 seconds.

* WHERE...Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR from 
  10 to 60 NM and Waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR from 
  10 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will ease close to daybreak
  Wednesday, however seas will slowly ease and remain above 10 
  feet through Thursday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ250-132115-
/O.EXP.KPQR.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210113T0800Z/
/O.EXB.KPQR.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210114T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head OR out
10 NM-
1204 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 13 to 18 feet at 16 seconds.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cascade Head 
  OR out 10 NM.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will ease close to daybreak
  Wednesday, however seas will slowly ease and remain above 10 
  feet through Thursday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ255-132115-
/O.EXP.KPQR.SR.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210113T0800Z/
/O.EXB.KPQR.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210114T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10 NM-
1204 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THURSDAY...
...STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  12 to 17 feet at 16 seconds.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cascade Head to Florence OR out 10 
  NM.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will ease close to daybreak
  Wednesday, however seas will slowly ease and remain above 10 
  feet through Thursday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PZZ210-132115-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210114T0200Z/
Columbia River Bar-
1204 AM PST Wed Jan 13 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected.

  - GENERAL SEAS...14 to 16 ft Tue night subsiding to 12 ft 
    Wed. 

  - FIRST EBB...Around 5 PM Wed. Seas to 17 ft with breakers 
    likely. 

  - SECOND EBB...Around 445 AM Wed. Seas to 18 ft with breakers
    possible. 

* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft 
  especially when navigating in or near harbor entrances.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Small craft should use extreme caution when navigating in or near
harbor entrances.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/portland

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this gale warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Portland, OR wrote its last area forecast discussion before this gale warning went out at Jan 10, 9:51 PM PST, 4 hours 31 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 10, 9:51 PM PST, 4 hours 31 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion...Updated
National Weather Service Portland OR
951 PM PST Sun Jan 10 2021

.SYNOPSIS...A change to a much wetter patterns begins Monday and
continues through Wednesday. An atmospheric river event is expected
to impact the forecast area beginning Monday night and continuing
through Wednesday morning. Snow levels will be well above the
Cascades passes the first half of next week. High pressure and
offshore low-level flow returns Wednesday night and Thursday. A weak
system may brush the area Friday with drier conditions possible next
weekend. Large surf and high tides will result in periods of
hazardous conditions for the beaches and low-lying coastal areas
today through at least Wednesday.

&&

.UPDATE...Dense fog has developed again across the central Willamette
Valley, prompting us to issue a Dense Fog Advisory, valid until 4 AM.
After that, an approaching front should allow for light S-SE flow
which should lift the fog a little bit. Rain is expected to spread
onshore early Monday morning, but there are some signs the front may
stall across NW Oregon, potentially keeping most of Lane County dry
for much of the day.  Weagle

.SHORT TERM...Tonight through Wednesday...Early afternoon water vapor
imagery revealed a deep low pressure area in the Gulf of Alaska with
an extensive baroclinic boundary along 130-135W longitude and
extending well into the central Pacific. Meanwhile, the upper level
front that went through the forecast area early this morning could be
seen moving across far eastern Washington and Oregon. KRTX dual-pol
doppler radar indicated minimal returns early this afternoon.

There will be a brief lull in the action tonight as a weak transitory
500 mb ridge moves over the area. However, hazardous conditions will
continue on the beaches through the evening due to high surf and
enhanced sneaker wave threat. There have been some impacts in the
Tillamook area earlier today due to strong high tides.

The start of a much wetter pattern begins Mon. The next frontal
system brings rain to the coast early Mon morning. Precip slowly
spreads inland during the day. However, models continue to stall the
frontal boundary Mon. It is possible the far southeast part of the
forecast area may see little to no precipitation Mon afternoon. By
12Z Tue the leading edge of a 150 kt jet is forecast to be just off
the coast for the start of an atmospheric river event. Details
regarding timing, precip focus areas and rainfall amounts are still
uncertain. However, confidence is increasing that there will be a
period of significant rainfall during the Tue through early Wed time
frame. The ECMWF continues to indicate a precipitable water plume of
1.0 to 1.25 inches along the coast 12Z Tue.

Several factors come into play Tue that will heighten hydrologic
concerns. The operational runs of the GEFS and ECMWF EPS Integrated
Water Vapor Transport (IVT) guidance indicate a strong AR event Tue,
with the EPS version showing this as a near extreme event. The
respective model means are at the low end of the strong category.
Rainfall in the Cascades and Oregon Coast Range will be further
enhanced by impressive 850 mb orographic lift. The 12Z NAM shows
50-75 kt WSW flow into the Coast Range Tue morning. This will result
in substantial orographic precipitation enhancement, with possible
hourly rainfall rates of one-half inch. Another contributing factor
will be high snow levels during the event. Expect snow levels to Tue
through Tue night to range from 6000 feet in the south Washington
Cascades to near 8000 feet in the Lane County Cascades. The ECMWF
Extreme Forecast Index (EFI) valid Tue is rather impressive, with a
large area of 0.6 to 0.7 EFI indices and up to an index of 0.8 in far
northwest Oregon.

Preliminary rainfall estimates from 12Z Tue through 00Z Thu are
generally 3 to 6 inches for the Cascades and Oregon Coast Range, and
1.5 to 4 inches elsewhere. Local amounts of 6 to 8 inches may be
achieved in the Cascades and Oregon Coast Range. These numbers are
subject to change and highly dependent on where the precipitation
focus resides. These preliminary amounts and rainfall rates will be a
concern to the recently-burned areas, such as the Echo Mountain
Complex near Lincoln City and the Beachie Creek, Riverside and
Holiday Farm Fires.

Another wrinkle in the 12Z model runs is the potential for fairly
strong surface low development Tue night. The 12Z ECMWF shows a 990
mb low center near KHQM 12Z Wed. The operational GFS is similar, but
a little faster with the timing. Several ECWMF ensemble members are
similar to the deterministic solution for surface low location, but
there are a few that show a much deeper low center. Thus, confidence
is growing that high wind criteria could be met for the coast Tue
night through Wed morning, with the potential for advisory-level wind
gusts in the Willamette Valley. There may also be a short period of
post-frontal southwest wind as the surface low races northeast.

Beach hazards will also continue through Wednesday, with a
combination of high surf and tidal overflow. The highest tides are
expected Mon and Tue afternoon. The forecast high-high tide at Toke
Point Tue afternoon is around 12.0 ft. Weishaar

.LONG TERM...Wednesday night through Sunday...The aforementioned
potential AR event likely runs through Wed evening. Once the surface
low races into southeast British Columbia Wed morning, the attendant
baroclinic boundary will push through the area fairly quickly.
Precipitatiion shuts down Wed night as high pressure moves over the
area. This trend is supported by the deterministic runs and 500 mb
cluster analyses. The majority of the ECWMF ensemble members indicate
dry conditions (no QPF) after 06Z Thu. Went a little lower than the
NBM POPS for Wed night, but would not be surprised if these continue
to lower in the next few runs.

Another weak front pushes across the area Thu night or Fri. The
operational GFS is at least 12 hours faster than the ECMWF. However,
the total mean 500 mb cluster analysis valid Fri shows fairly strong
ridging centered from central California to the northern Rockies.
Thus, would tend to favor the slower ECWMF solution. There is
reasonable confidence that the change to a drier pattern will
continue next weekend. All in all, high confidence exists that mild
conditions will persist through the extended period with daytime
temperatures 5-10 degrees above average. Do not see any indication of
low-elevation snow or unseasonably cold air through the next 10 days.
Weishaar

&&

.AVIATION...Wide range of flying conditions across the forecast
area at the moment. IFR/LIFR cigs persist in portions of the
Willamette Valley, while easterly flow keeps KPDX/KTTD VFR or
high-end MVFR. A few showers persist near the western Columbia
Gorge; these should gradually taper off over the next few hours.
Outside of the eastern PDX metro, it appears east- southeasterly
flow will not be sufficient to prevent IFR/LIFR cigs from
settling back down or redeveloping over the central and portions
of the southern Willamette Valley. Next frontal system is
expected to spread rain onshore around 12z, reaching most inland
areas by 18z. As rain develops, expect mostly MVFR cigs/vsbys
Monday midday and afternoon.

For detailed regional Pac NW weather information, go online to:
http://weather.gov/zse

KPDX AND APPROACHES...VFR or high MVFR conditions prevail this
evening. Easterly breezes persist at the surface, and may result
in some LLWS as our next front approaches later tonight/Mon
morning. Will hold off on including this in the TAF for now,
mainly due to uncertainty in the altitude where the shear will
occur. Rain is expected develop by 15z, eventually resulting in
MVFR as rain increases throughout the day Monday. Weagle

&&

.MARINE...Details continue to evolve and unfortunately are
consistently inconsistent. Feel more confident about the next 24
hours as a modest cold front will move across the waters
tonight. Expect winds will primarily gust 30-35 kt ahead of and
with the front tonight. However, there may be occasional gusts
35-40 kt across the northern waters late tonight and early Monday
morning. Seas will slowly subside toward the mid teens this
evening and then be held in place through Monday afternoon as
winds increase the fresh swell component against a slowly
decaying longer distance swell.

We are still looking at a stronger wind event Monday night and
Tuesday morning, and models are all showing a similar split
parent low center...much weaker than this time yesterday at 960
at 970 mb and a little further away near 155 W. However, the
major models are now showing a secondary surface 980-990 mb low
swinging northeast Monday night with the closest approach running
about 180 nm off the Columbia mouth at some time between sunset
and midnight Monday evening. That much spread in timing and
strength does not lend toward great confidence in the details
once again. Will hold off on upgrading the Gale Watch with a plan
that the evening and/or overnight shift will get a glance at a
more consolidated picture of the surface pressure pattern for
Monday night. The strongest solutions do bring potential for
gusts 45-50 kts for a few hours ahead of and with the associated
frontal passage around or after midnight Monday night, depending
on the eventual timing. Seas will also increase Monday night
bringing an initial shot at 20-25 ft seas from wind waves/fresh
swell, only to be maintained through much of daylight Tuesday
from a trailing dynamic fetch swell associated with the low
centers.

New this morning, was the major models both picking up on another
surface low riding northeast along the SW flow aloft for Tuesday
night and Wednesday. This also has potential for gusts around 50
kt and would potentially be even a little stronger than Monday
night's winds. Seas would return to the 20-25 ft range Wednesday
morning after a brief stint below 20 ft Tuesday night. Ramped
winds up but took a blended approach given this new development.

Winds and seas take a bit of a breather thereafter through
Thursday but will still remain rather active with SCA level winds
and seas still likely.

Finally, these enhanced seas Monday through at least Wednesday
will make tidal overflow likely as the incoming swell will be in
phase with the peak of high tides. Furthermore, this sequence of
storms will likely bring heavy river flows somewhere along the
coast, so have issued a Coastal Flood Advisory for our coastal
land zones Monday through Wednesday. Main concerns will be around
the time of the higher high tides occurring midday and the
afternoons. /JBonk

&&

.PQR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
OR...Coastal Flood Advisory from 8 AM Monday to 4 PM PST Wednesday
     for Central Oregon Coast-North Oregon Coast.

     Dense Fog Advisory until 4 AM PST Monday for Central Willamette
     Valley.

WA...Coastal Flood Advisory from 8 AM Monday to 4 PM PST Wednesday
     for South Washington Coast.

PZ...Gale Watch from Monday evening through Tuesday morning for
     coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Florence OR out
     60 NM.

     Small Craft Advisory until 6 PM PST Monday for coastal waters
     from Cape Shoalwater WA to Florence OR out 60 NM.

     Small Craft Advisory until 7 PM PST Monday for Columbia River
     Bar.

&&

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The office that day

Everything else NWS Portland, OR issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 10, 9:03 PM PSTDense Fog AdvisoryPQR9 hr
Jan 11, 2:39 AM PSTFlood WatchPQR55 hr

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Sources

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